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PAGE 14 - PL4 ,vr»RAI.FR-FRIDAY, MARCH 4. 1977 AUTOWORLD By BRENT To a* Northern Virginia homeowner who had his at­ tempt to sell his house handi­ capped because the "for sale" sign could not he driven into the frozen lawn, this winter's cold wave has taken on an extra economic dimension. Motorists, too, will pay many economic penalties be­ cause of the unusually cold weather, and some of them will be as subtle as the im­ pact of frozen *urf on home sales. An obvious example is the extra salt now being poured onto streets and highways. It will cause the undersides of automobiles to rust, but it may not show up for months. This, according to Environ­ mental Protection Agency es­ timates, costs motorists $2 billion in a normal year. But that's a far cry from the only extra costs. Worn batteries choose cold weather mornings to give up. Tires forced to travel on icy streets and on salt or chemically treated streets are weakened and may expire prematurely. All other rubber parts such as hoses and gaskets are strained because of the temperature extremes. The highway department of the District of Columbia es- niates that each inch of snow that sticks results in $50,000 in ploughing and salting costs. This is money that can­ not be used for street building ing and repairs. The weather causes severe damage to streets and high­ ways that are paid for with gasoline taxes. Repair costs are high and unrepaired pot­ holes damage tires and frames and knock wheels out of alignment. Shock absorb­ ers can be taxed to and be­ yond their limits. Add to this the extra risks of collisions and insurance premium increases which may follow the filing of a claim and you can make a partial tally of the direct costs. Indirect costs may be even higher. For example, the sup­ ply dislocation of any one fuel or energy source usually has an impact on all others. The now-realized natural gas sup­ ply crisis will mean a re­ doubling of efforts for more production plus new conser­ vation steps through higher prices. Electric utilities, now warning of a shortage of their product, are seeking authority to increase generat­ ing capacity--a costly build­ ing process with a price that is passed along to consumers. Gasoline and home heating oil--both petroleum products --are now in ample supply beeause foreign imports have been increased. But this con­ dition could be reversed by mid-summer, at least in part because some users have switched from scarce natural gas this winter to petroleum products. Economists are estimating that 1.5 million workers will be made jobless because of the weather. But according RUSSFTT ' to Business Week, most ex­ perts are convinced the econ­ omy as a whole "will snap back like a rubber band." That's comforting to know, but American motorists will no doubt remember the winter of 1977 as an expensive one. $ WHAT S NEW TFfc VACATIONED MOW CAN JARRV A ?CAT JNJOFR OlT ARM amp, AT hater* EPtse OPEN IT UP INTO A TWREP - eeAT ttJMttJOAT/tsI TWAIN! FlV£ M/NU7E5. m$ 9FEET LcHG AM? 49 RXINPS. ILLUSION...Two bridges over the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois, appear to run together, due to the old tree in the center of the photo. Thorough And then there was the political candidate who hired two research assistants: one to dig up the facts, and the other to bury them. -Times Herald, Dallas. Auto Service Tips To ALLEVIATE lUE OF CHANGING AN CHL FILTER. ON IfySE CAF& KWfRF OIL- RUNG arc around tfz filial kmhm Vxj loosen it, ipv PUNCTURING 1MB BOTTOM of IRE filter \nitH and ice' piCX OR PUNCH €0 imr THE OIL CAN PR100LE INTO A t?GA\N PAN. 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REMEMBER, WE WILL BEAT ANY BUICK DEAL I BaberBuick 91 S. RT. 12. FOX LAKE. ILL. by Ann Rossell •24-YEAR OLD PORTLAND BLAZERS HERO, ONE Of PRO BASKETBALL'S MOST EXCITING P L A Y E R S / S 6 ' / / " The Gracious Room Your dining room is a very special place in your home. Let it glow with a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Here, your four walls can create this pleasurable mood by your careful selection of an appropriate wallcovering pattern. MODELS FROM 60 CC to 1,000 CC WE HAVE THE MACHINE FOR YOU and : S THE TIME TO BUY When you know how they're built, you'll buy a Yamaha WOODSTOCK 1601 SOUTH ROUTE 47 - 338-6454 - WOODSTOCK In planning this gracious area, keep in mind the same theme you've used in the hall­ way. for a coordinated look. Of course your wallcovering de­ sign will surely change from room to room for the sake of variety, but the same key notes of color will continue. Think in terms of companion patterns . . . the same colors repeated but totally different treat­ ments. I especially like to see a lofty stripe in the hallway, paired with an all-over floral in the dining room. The size of your room will determine colors and pattern. If the room is large, you can use darker tones with complete ease. In smaller rooms, darker shades make the wall close in, but wallcovering with a light, open background can make the room seem spacious and airy. Furniture size is also of great importance in your wallcover­ ing selection. If your suite consists of large pieces like a breakfront or long buffet, a medium-to-large-scale pattern will keep them from looking bigger than they actually are and taking over the room. Ver­ tical lines in the pattern help make the ceiling seem higher and therefore help control the scale of the furniture. If your furniture is small, consider a pattern with small-to-medium- scale proportions. Contemporary dining suites speak out for walls which will enhance their distinct lines. 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